Milwaukee County officials to consider resolution on taxi limit

Proposal is in response to lawsuit filed by cab drivers against city

Today, a push for more taxi cabs in Milwaukee heads to the county board.

Right now, there are 300 licensed cabs in Milwaukee, but there is a 20-year cap in place. Drivers are suing the city to lift the cap. As a result, there are some measures in the works to lift the cap.

Some drivers say removing the limit would eliminate an alleged ownership power in place, but other drivers worry more cabs mean less profit.

County Supervisor John Weishan says it's important the county make its voice heard on this issue.

Today the Milwaukee County Transportation, Public Works, and Transit Committee will consider a resolution to support lifting the cap. Final approval would ultimately have to come from the full Common Council.

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